First the Gain:  Designer, childrens’ book illustrator, New Yorker cover artist, and writer Maira Kalman’s beautiful booklet/story, The Inauguration At Last, is a sweet vision of art and prayer ( Hallelujah! ) offered up to the Heavens, a story of Kalman’s own trip to Washington.    Appears online in today’s New York Times.

Our loss: Jackson Hole’s  CRAFT Gallery has closed; the gallery was located on King Street.   The exact date of CRAFT’s closing is not known to me, but I am sad to see it go. Although I’m posting this information, the closing happened quietly, and I hope that anyone reacting to this posting will handle any contact with CRAFT delicately.  If you don’t, I will come after you.

CRAFT provided a very bright light in Jackson’s gallery scene.   From the day it opened its doors, CRAFT’s windows and walls were filled with transluscent contemporary glass by artists near and far;  the gallery carried handcrafted items–jewelry, textiles, photographs.  It was a happy space.   I wish the owners good luck, God Speed.  We will miss you.

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